come sing, dance and share a story

Remembering Ancestors with InterPlay & African Ritual!

a time to gather and celebrate, remember and honor
Masankho Banda

Austin, TX

One Day Saturday, February 4th - 9:30 to 4pm

Join Masankho for a time of remembering, celebrating and honoring those who have gone before with a wonderful combination of InterPlay, Storytelling, dance and African Ritual. We are just beginning African American History month and so it is appropriate for us to have this time of reflection. This will be a time to share songs, stories, dances and instrumental music. Our time together and the combination of Interplay and African Ancestor Ritual will be guided by spirit but below are some of things that will happen:

Chanting and Drumming
Dance of the Four Directions
Dance of the Ancestors
Dance of Self and Dance of the Other
Hand to hand dance for peace and connection
Dancing on behalf of...... our selves and our ancestors

Sharing Stories and songs from our heritage (or making them up)
and many many more......

Things to bring for the Alter: Pictures and mementos of loved ones who have passed. Artifacts that are a representation of your cultural heritage etc

If you play an acoustic instrument and can improvise you are welcome to bring it

Please note that some of the time will be spent outside in the garden. Wear or bring sturdy shoes. The Garden is wheelchair accessible. Cost: $69 (no one turned away)

To Register and get directions please call Helen Roberts: 512-371-1367 -- For more information about Ritual and Interplay please call Masankho: 5107737328

Cost: $69 (no one turned away)

Registration/Information: 512/371-1367

Venue

Private Residence

Austin, TX
Please call Helen Roberts at the number in the event decription to get address and directions! Thank you!
Leaders
Masankho Banda

Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc—African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Masankho can also be reached at these phone numbers: +265 99 255 5338 or 88 113 8655 (available on Whatsapp / FaceTime)

Also: Skype : kamsisi
Facebook / Twitter: storytelling4u

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